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When did you realize you were really in labor?
At 6 am when I first timed contractions and they were coming every 4-5 minutes
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
I wasn’t prepared for how long my labor would last (32 hours!) and kept thinking I’d progress quicker.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Taking the Mama Natural childbirth classes for sure!
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What surprised you about your birth?
How very real that oxytocin rush was immediately when my baby was on my chest- every ounce of pain was gone
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How very real that oxytocin rush was immediately when my baby was on my chest- every ounce of pain was gone
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Moaning deeply through contractions and diffusing essential oils
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Propped up on my back on our living room couch
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
The most amazing feeling I’ve ever experienced- extreme joy, awe & relief
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How did the Mama Natural Birth Class help you in your childbirth?
It helped me know what to expect and how to cope with the intensity of contractions
